Popeye'S #868
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-10-15 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSOR, FLOOR, WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED CONTINUOUS LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TRASH AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COVING ALONG BASE OF WALL PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL COOLER NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GRIME ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAININGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2025-09-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP/DISH WASH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS S...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSOR, FLOOR, WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GRIME ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2025-08-21 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AND CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPE...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SURFACE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP/DISH WASH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSOR, FLOOR, WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(S). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LID(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GRIME ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2025-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED MISING LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.18 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILE IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR THE HANDSINK AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALL TILE AND MAINTAIN IT. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT FRYERS TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED. INSTRUCTED ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM, RESTROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO HAVE ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED MISING LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE COVERED IN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT DRAIN IN REAR PREP UNDER HEATING EQUIPMENT. SOILED WATER IS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHEN THE HANDSINK IS USED OR HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT IS EMPTIED. THE BUILDI...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILETS AND WASHBOWLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SINKS TO BE SOILED AND MEN'S TOILETS TO BE CRACKED AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOILET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILE IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR THE HANDSINK AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALL TILE AND MAINTAIN IT. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT FRYERS TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS IN DINING ROOM, RESTROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO HAVE ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2587716, DATED 1/8/24, NOT CORRECTED; #49 OBSERVED BUILD OF GRIME ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD SPIL...
2024-01-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD OF GRIME ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND GRIME ON ALL WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 135.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERV...
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER O PROVIDE CLOSED LID DRINKING CUPS FOR EMPLOYEES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS, COUNTERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2022-02-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME, FLOUR, DEBRIS. FLOORS UNDER POP SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED SYRUP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ARE...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CALLERGEN TRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2021-03-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AND HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL NON FOOD EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BOX DRINK DISPENSER RACKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, ALL BOTTOMS OF EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS UNDER POP SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED SYRUP. WALLS WITH BREADING IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AND HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING STYROFOAM CUPS. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
2020-09-23 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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